What does Psalm 55:15 mean?

Psalm 55:15 highlights themes such as judgment, wickedness, death when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 55:15 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.

13But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.

14We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company.

15Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.

16As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.

17Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.

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Revelation 21:8
This verse describes the fate of the wicked, similar to the judgment expressed in Psalm 55:15.
Proverbs 11:7
Both verses highlight the consequences of wickedness.
Matthew 25:46
Jesus speaks of eternal punishment for the wicked, echoing the themes in this Psalm.